Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
6 Client Reviews
$ 500-500 per hour
PRO
H. Joel Newman
Virtual Consultation Available
About H.
Biography
H. Joel Newman has a long record of exceptional results, driven by a passion to win for our clients. He was an original shareholder in Hyman Lippitt, where he practiced for 21 years before forming the present firm. Joel has represented everyone from individual plaintiffs to multi-national corporations. Every client is our most important client and every case is a must-win. We handle complex litigation, including shareholder lawsuits, non-compete litigation, business litigation, attorney malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits, freeze-out litigation, breach of contract, accountant malpractice, and more.
Joel lives in Oakland County with his wife Viola and their children.
Please see the Firm Website for Joel's case histories, example clients and for more detail about the practice.
A long record of exceptional results, driven by a passion to win for our clients.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
70%
41 years
Business
20%
41 years
Arbitration
3%
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
3%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 40 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
H Joel Newman, PLLC
(248) 850-1533
Fax
370 East Maple, 3rd Floor, Birmingham, MI, 48009
hjoelnewman.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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H. Joel Newman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2012 | Corporate & Incorporation
Quick resolution with highest integrity
Joel has represented our corporate interests at both medium and large corporations. Joel expertly handled our case and it resolved things in the most expeditious way. I would never hesitate to recommend Joel to any corporation or for any personal legal needs.
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2012 | Litigation
Tenacious
Joel is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. He always kept me informed and included me in making strategic decisions. I have learned that litigation is very much like a game of chess, and Joel thinks at least four moves ahead!
H. Joel Newman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Joel is a well respected attorney in his area of practice. He zealously advocates on behalf of his clients, achieving excellent results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked under Joel for 4-years and have witnessed his great advocacy skills first hand. He is your go-to lawyer for all shareholder and/or other business disputes!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel and I have worked together on several matters and I can attest to his excellent litigation skills. He has won all his recent jury trials. Although a tough advocate, he is very personable. I consider him a fine lawyer and a good friend. Kim Stout"
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Joel several years ago on a complex corporate matter against very able opposition. Joel was creative, knowledgeable and highly productive with tremendous work ethic and client handling skills. I recommend him for any business litigation matter."
"Joel was a senior partner in the litigation department at Hyman Lippitt. I had the privilege to work directly with Joel on several cases. Joel has an extraordinary ability to digest complex legal and factual scenerios in devising novel theories and stratgeies to best represent his clients. He is a true tactition and legal theorist. I recommend Joel without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel had been my partner for over 20 years. While we operate in different firms today, Joel and I still work together on complex litigation matters. Joel's painstaking attention to detail and his brilliant legal strategy have led to many courtroom victories. I highly endorse Joel; he's one of the best."
"I endorse this lawyer for all kinds of business and commercial litigation, including shareholder and business entity disputes."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
Top Business Lawyer, DBusiness
2014
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1981
High Distinction, Wayne State University
1981
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Business Litigation Attorney, H Joel Newman, PLLC
1991 - 2011
Founding shareholder/Business Litigation Attorney, Hyman Lippitt PC
1985 - 1990
Business Litigation Attorney, Carson Fischer Potts and Hyman
Associations
2012 - Present
Oakland County Bar FoundationLife Charter Fellow
2008 - Present
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
1985 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
1985 - Present
Oakland County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
A History of Results.
FAVORABLE VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
Business Litigation Results.
Favorable verdicts and settlements
Education
1985
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor
1981
Wayne State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Pactical Law
Business Litigation
Publications
2014
hjoelnewman.com
Buy-Sell Agreements Can Prevent Shareholder Member Litigation.
2013
Hjoelnewman.com
How To Select the Best Lawyer For Business Litigation
2013
2012
The Oakland Press
Protecting The Rights of Minority Shareholders
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a single member LLC (Michigan) and I need to add someone to it? What do I need to do?
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What can I do about my rogue business partner?
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Q&A
How do you change a partnership that starts out as 75/25 to 50/50?
06 Jul 2018